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Careti Context System (Memory Bank Replacement)

Careti fully replaces the Cline Memory Bank approach.
Instead, Careti manages project context through AGENTS.md + .agents/context + caret-docs + work-logs.

Quick Start​

  1. Run /init to scaffold
    It generates the baseline AGENTS.md and .agents/context structure.
  2. Read the mandatory docs before work
    Check AGENTS.md → .agents/context/caret-rules.json.
  3. Load workflows on demand
    Only pull the specific workflows you need from .agents/context/workflows/.
  4. Keep docs and logs updated
    Record changes in caret-docs/ and work-logs/.

Core Components​

ComponentRoleNotes
AGENTS.mdEntry/meta rulesload order, language, prohibitions
.agents/contextAI rules SoTworkflows + atoms
.agents/context/workflowsOn-demand workflowsload only when needed
caret-docs/Developer documentation1:1 parity with AI rules
work-logs/Progress & decisionssubmodule, .work-logs/ planned

Why Careti Replaced Memory Bank (Careti Advantages)​

  • AAIF international standard: rule paths and loading are standardized.
  • On-demand rule loading: only the necessary docs are read.
  • AI/Developer knowledge parity: both see the exact same docs.
  • Separated progress logs: status/decisions live in work-logs/.

Legacy Memory Bank Mapping​

Memory BankCareti Replacement
projectbrief.mdcaret-docs/development/index.md + overview specs
productContext.mdcaret-docs/features.en/**
systemPatterns.md.agents/context/workflows/atoms/** + architecture docs
techContext.mdcaret-docs/development/**
activeContext.md/progress.mdwork-logs/** (master/sub logs)

Important: Do not use a memory-bank/ folder. Migrate existing files to the paths above.

Working Flow​

Plan Mode​

  1. Read AGENTS.md → .agents/context/caret-rules.json.
  2. Load only the workflows you need.
  3. Check caret-docs/ for specs and guidance.
  4. Share a plan document before execution.

Act Mode​

  1. Load only the required rules/workflows.
  2. Implement the changes.
  3. Record updates in caret-docs/ and work-logs/.

Update Rules​

  • Rule/process changes → update .agents/context + caret-docs/ together
  • Feature/requirement changes → update caret-docs/features.en/**
  • Progress/decisions → record in work-logs/**
  • Security → never store secrets/tokens in docs